Enhancing Legal Spaces
The Dearie Law Firm's Office Transformation
- Square Footage: 3,500 sq. ft.
- Location: New York, NY
- Industry: Legal Services
Approach
Our approach commenced with extensive consultations with key stakeholders from The Dearie Law Firm, aimed at gaining comprehensive insights into their operational dynamics, brand ethos and desired office ambiance. These discussions were the cornerstone for our subsequent project planning, enabling us to formulate a strategic roadmap that encapsulated the firm's unique needs and aspirations.
Subsequently, our team inspected the existing workspace, meticulously assessing its spatial layout, traffic flow patterns and ergonomic deficiencies. This diagnostic phase facilitated identifying opportunities for enhancement across multiple dimensions, including functionality, aesthetics and employee well-being.
Drawing upon our proficiency in office design and furniture solutions, we curated a tailored proposal that harmonized with The Dearie Law Firm’s corporate identity while addressing their specific operational requirements. Our collaborative ethos ensured ongoing dialogue and transparency throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights between our team and the client. Regular checkpoints and milestone reviews served as invaluable touchpoints for soliciting feedback and refining our approach in real-time, ensuring that the final deliverables fully aligned with the client’s vision and expectations. This iterative process of refinement and validation culminated in a transformative office environment that reflected The Dearie Law Firm’s professional ethos and catalyzed enhanced productivity and employee satisfaction.

Challenges and Adaptations
Throughout the project, several challenges emerged, including space limitations and OFH navigated these obstacles by leveraging innovative space-saving solutions and meticulously selecting furniture and accessories that met industry standards while aligning with The Dearie Law Firm’s brand identity.
Result
OFH’s commitment to optimizing design spaces and furniture sourcing has delivered impactful results for the Dearie Law Firm.
Our approach integrated contemporary furniture with the firm’s antique scales and statues, reflecting their legacy. The new Manhattan headquarters enhances functionality and aesthetics, featuring an elegant and productive environment across the reception, pantry, lounge, work area, private offices, conference rooms, and executive suite.

The resulting office presents a beautiful atmosphere for the firm to excel in providing exceptional representation and litigation services.
It enhances productivity and collaboration while reflecting the firm’s commitment to modernity and tradition.
Key Features
- Collaborative and Comfortable Workspace: Open work areas with Matrix series workstations and 1900 Series lateral files promote collaboration and provide ample storage.
- Premium Furnishings: Selection of high-quality furniture and accessories to elevate the office ambiance and reflect professionalism such as rustic wood conference tables with Robin Lowback chairs, maple-finished Premiere series furniture in private offices, custom U-shaped Montreal series desk in the executive office, and Wit Highback chairs throughout the office offer ergonomic support.